Weather Alert in Nevada
Hydrologic Outlook issued August 22 at 11:29PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Elko, NV; Eureka, NV
DESCRIPTION: ESFLKN Deep, monsoonal moisture will surge northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada Sunday afternoon through Wednesday evening. As a result, showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of Northern and Central Nevada each afternoon and evening Sunday through Wednesday. Slow storm motions may result in heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Of great concern will be recent, large burn scars left from the following incidents: the Snowstorm Complex near Midas, the Cottonwood Peak fire north of Tuscarora, the Hot Canyon fire northwest of Montello, and the Adobe fire north of Elko. Numerous other smaller burn scars have been created this past fire season and are also of concern. If living near recently burned areas, please have a way to receive flash flood warnings and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. If you are traveling or recreating in areas that have burn scars, please consider changing plans.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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Weather Topic: What is Rain?
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
Rain generally has a tendency to fall with less intensity over a greater period
of time, and when rainfall is more severe it is usually less sustained.
Rain is the most common form of precipitation and happens with greater frequency
depending on the season and regional influences. Cities have been shown to have
an observable effect on rainfall, due to an effect called the urban heat island.
Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
cities is 30% greater.
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